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425 Pro: Jerry Mihimana to Tackle the French and European Market

4 Aug 2017

425 Pro: Jerry Mihimana to Tackle the French and European Market

Jerry Mihimana is a Tahitian native. Originally a Va’a enthusiast, Jerry would later take up Stand-up Paddle too, and shortly after his initiation to the sport, he would create his very own SUP brand. 425 Pro is today available in several countries worldwide and it plans to continue to expand its global expansion. Hi Jerry. […]

Franck Fifils : “À la Molokai, Tu Sens Que Tu Vis Quelque Chose de Grand”

4 Aug 2017

Franck Fifils : “À la Molokai, Tu Sens Que Tu Vis Quelque Chose de Grand”

Par Franck Fifils- C’est en faisant la Molokai 2 Oahu, que tu comprends pourquoi cette course est unique et mythique. Du départ à l’arrivée une atmosphère vraiment spéciale se dégage, tu sens que tu vis quelque chose de grand ! L’avant course, la préparation logistique, avoir l’assurance que son escort boat sera bien là, envoyer […]

2017 ISA SUP and Paddleboard Championship: Presenting Team South Africa

3 Aug 2017

2017 ISA SUP and Paddleboard Championship: Presenting Team South Africa

Team South Africa   Team Members Dylan Frick – 07/14/1995- SUP Surf, Long Distance, Technical Race  Gary Van Rooyen- 03/08/1958- SUP Surf Tamsyn Foster- 10/15/1982- SUP Surf Khara Doyle- 11/28/1997- SUP Surf Kimon Dos Santos- 09/15/1997- Long Distance  Christopher Couve- 07/13/1987- Sprint, Long Distance “I’m really privileged to once again be representing my country and […]

SUP Technique: Understanding Paddle Speed and Board Glide

2 Aug 2017

SUP Technique: Understanding Paddle Speed and Board Glide

Hello again TotalSUP readers, it’s SUPerman back with another paddle tip! This one isn’t exactly a “right or wrong” type of paddle tip… more of something to think about and experiment with. Today we are talking about stroke speed (the time and length your paddle is in the water), and understanding your boards glide. The […]

James Van Drunen Joins Mistral International in Australia!

1 Aug 2017

James Van Drunen Joins Mistral International in Australia!

Dutch rider James Van Drunen started SUP four years ago. At the time James was no sportsman, but he decided to make SUP a priority in his life and sought to become a SUP champion. Having made many sacrifices and invested in a lot of training, James makes the exclusive announcement to TotalSUP that he […]

Benoit Rivière : “Le SUP en Nouvelle-Calédonie Est Très Développé”

1 Aug 2017

Benoit Rivière : “Le SUP en Nouvelle-Calédonie Est Très Développé”

Bénévole au sein de la ligue Calédonienne de Surf et entraîneur au CTE (Centre Territorial d’Entrainement) SUP race, Benoit Rivière contribue fortement au développement du SUP en Nouvelle-Calédonie. Ben qui vient de signer chez NSP nous parle du SUP dans son île et des spots paradisiaques que l’on peut découvrir en Stand-Up Paddle. Ben, peux-tu […]

This Weekend’s Results: Molokai 2 Oahu, Flying Fish Summer Paddle Challenge, Chain of Lakes Skyline Festival…

31 Jul 2017

This Weekend’s Results: Molokai 2 Oahu, Flying Fish Summer Paddle Challenge, Chain of Lakes Skyline Festival…

Molokai 2 Oahu (Hawaii) Unlimited Men’s results: 1. Travis Grant 2. Connor Baxter 3. Titouan Puyo Unlimited Women’s results: 1. Penelope Strickland 2. Terrene Black 3. Annabel Anderson 14′ Men’s results:  1. Josh Riccio 2. Ludovic Dulou 3. Tomoyasu Murabayashi 14′ Women’s results:  1. Siri Schubert   SUP to SERVE : A Paddle for a Purpose […]

SUP et Va’a : Deux Sports, Une Technique

31 Jul 2017

SUP et Va’a : Deux Sports, Une Technique

Nicolas Beynet, SUP rider aguerri et nouvel ambassadeur de la marque de pirogues WOO Outrigger, revient tout juste d’un voyage à Tahiti où il a eu la chance de participer au Te Aito et au championnat du monde de Va’a Marathon. Ayant beaucoup appris au pays de la pirogue, le Bruscain (Var) nous livre sa vision des […]

Stand Up Paddle Race et Temps de Contact dans l’Eau : l’Importance d’Être Puissant !

27 Jul 2017

Stand Up Paddle Race et Temps de Contact dans l’Eau : l’Importance d’Être Puissant !

Par Rémy Casa, préparateur physique– Le temps de contact dans l’eau (TCE) est le laps de temps où la pagaie est en contact avec l’eau. Concrètement, c’est la phase de coup de pagaie, où le rameur génère la vitesse et l’avancée de la planche ! À l’image d’autres sports aérobies (« d’endurance »), il est important de s’y intéresser […]

SUP Technique: Paddle Posture (Upper Back)

26 Jul 2017

SUP Technique: Paddle Posture (Upper Back)

Hello again TotalSUP readers! It’s SUPerman back again with an other paddle tip. This one is a simple tip that will help you maximize your body to better paddle. Many of these paddle tips are going to be on better muscle engagement and postural cues to help athletes. Today we are talking about upper back […]

Bruno Hasulyo: “I Have One Single Goal in Front of Me: Become the World Number One Stand Up Paddler”

25 Jul 2017

Bruno Hasulyo: “I Have One Single Goal in Front of Me: Become the World Number One Stand Up Paddler”

He is only 22 years old, but Starboard rider Bruno Hasulyo already knows where he wants to go. The Hungarian rider wants to become the world’s number one SUP rider over the next few years. A determined athlete, Hasulyo currently lives between Thailand – where Starboard’s headquarters are located – and Bali. His determination imposes […]

This Weekend’s Results: SUP Armada, Maui SUP Cup Poi Bowl Race, Gorge Downwind Champs…

24 Jul 2017

This Weekend’s Results: SUP Armada, Maui SUP Cup Poi Bowl Race, Gorge Downwind Champs…

The SUP Armada (UK), the Junior SUP Race- EDT Top Loisirs (Tahiti), the Gorge Downwind Champs (USA), the Queensland State Titles (Australia), the SUP-Race by NASA (Denmark), Sunday Sunday Sunday Race Series (USA), Flora-Bama’s Gulf Coast Paddle Championship (USA), Washburn Board Across the Bay (USA), the Supriviera (Switzerland), the Maui SUP Cup Poi Bowl Race (Hawaii) among others, […]

SUP Technique: Faster Starts on the Water

19 Jul 2017

SUP Technique: Faster Starts on the Water

Hey TotalSUP readers! It’s Robert Norman AKA SUPerman here with another paddle tip! Water starts are a prominent feature in SUP races. Two easy tips to get ahead of the crowd in your next race or your next friendly sprint with a friend. In the first clip, I take three full strokes then switch sides. […]

This Weekend’s Results: The Maui2Molokai, The Bridge2Bridge Paddle, The V Sieravuori SUP Masters…

17 Jul 2017

This Weekend’s Results: The Maui2Molokai, The Bridge2Bridge Paddle, The V Sieravuori SUP Masters…

The Maui2Molokai, the Alps SUP, the Bridge2Bridge Paddle, the Up North Standup Paddleboard Classic, the San Clemente Ocean Festival and the V Sieravuori SUP Masters, among others, all took place this weekend. Have a look at the results of these events. Maui2Molokai (Hawaii) SUP Open Men’s results: 1. Connor Baxter 2. Travis Grant 3. James Casey SUP Open Women’s […]